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Dash Falls – Skiddaw House Hostel loop from Hesket Newmarket

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Dash Falls – Skiddaw House Hostel loop from Hesket Newmarket

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Dash Falls – Skiddaw House Hostel loop from Hesket Newmarket

03:28

43.8km

890m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.43 km

Lowraise Wood

Forest

16.5 km

Dash Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dash Falls are a series of cascades, as the Dash Beck tumbles between the shoulders of Great Calva and Bakestall. It's a conspicuous sight on this part of the Cumbria …

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19.5 km

Skiddaw House Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Skiddaw House youth hostel is often referred to as the most remote house in England, as it is a 3-mile (5 km) walk from the nearest road. Situated at 1,542 …

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26.3 km

Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely village cafe, Open 10am to 5pm during the summer and 9:30am to 4pm from 11th September, closing only for Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Days. Walkers, cyclists and dogs welcome.

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29.5 km

Southerfell Lanes

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great on an Ebike due to hilly terrain.

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34.3 km

Mungrisdale Village

Highlight • River

Pretty little village tucked beneath the imposing fells of Blencathra (Saddleback), Bowscale and Carrock. The Caldew and Glenderamakin becks run through - perfect for picnics and paddling.

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39.9 km

View Over Mungrisdale

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic quiet road to ride and admire the views down over Mungrisdale to Troutbeck and the fells beyond.

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39.9 km

Carrock Fell Road

Highlight • Cycleway

An absolute dream stretch of road that's above the tree line with expansive views.

The road surface suffers during the winter months, so it's not always advisable unless you're on …

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43.7 km

Hesket Newmarket Village

Highlight • Pub

Hesket Newmarket is a picturesque village in the northern part of the Lake District National Park. It sits on a terrace above the River Caldew valley and is surrounded by …

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43.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

9.43 km

3.26 km

2.22 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

13.8 km

9.23 km

2.20 km

368 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

14°C

6°C

54 %

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Dash Falls – Skiddaw House Hostel loop from Hesket Newmarket

Dash Falls

Skiddaw House Hostel

Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop

Southerfell Lanes

Mungrisdale Village

View Over Mungrisdale

Carrock Fell Road

Hesket Newmarket Village

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